Professional Certified Coach (PCC), International Coaching Federation
Coach Trainer & Mentor Coach, International Coaching Federation
Trauma-Informed Care Certificate
BA in Interpersonal Communication, University of Delaware
Former Startup Director with 11+ years global experience across three continents
Fluent in English and Spanish
This is my story
Hi, I’m Lauren, and I’m here to help you design a life and career that feels as authentic as it is fulfilling.
Over the past decade+, I’ve been fortunate to live and work in incredible places like Spain, Chile, Liechtenstein, and Panama. These experiences opened my eyes to new ways of living and working, breaking me out of the box I once thought I had to fit into.
I understand what it feels like to follow a path that looks great on paper but doesn’t align with who you are. Early in my career, I turned down what I thought was my “dream” corporate job in NYC to explore what success could look like on my own terms. That leap of faith transformed my life and shaped my coaching philosophy: life’s too short to settle for anything less than what truly lights you up.
I believe there’s no one-size-fits-all formula for happiness or success. Whether you’re navigating a career transition, redefining your relationship with work, or dreaming of more freedom and flexibility, I’m here to help you take bold steps toward designing a life you truly love.
I Partner With:
Individuals:
- Seeking clarity on career transitions, transferable skills, and next steps.
- Craving greater freedom, flexibility, and fulfillment in both their personal and professional lives.
- Exploring non-traditional or non-linear career paths, such as remote work, freelancing, entrepreneurship, or working abroad.
- Looking to build confidence and align their work with their passions and purpose.
- Navigating major life transitions, including relocations or significant career changes.
Professionals:
- Feeling stuck, bored, or unmotivated.
- Wanting to break free from autopilot and “going through the motions.”
- Interested in unraveling their identity from work and redefining their relationship with it.
- Looking to create better work-life harmony by designing a career that supports their values and bigger-picture life goals.
Leaders:
- Looking for support with sustainable boundary-setting, prioritization, and stress management.
- Seeking strategies for effective time management and delegation, to work smarter, not harder.
- Focused on enhancing communication, coaching skills, and intercultural understanding.
- Leading diverse teams or transitioning into or out of international roles and adapting to new cultural environments.
My Coaching Approach
Coaching isn’t always easy—but it can absolutely be fun! After all, we’re designing your dream life and career here. 🙃
My coaching style blends empathy and intuition with honest, actionable feedback. I hold space for authenticity, self-discovery, and emotional exploration while lovingly challenging you to dream even bigger and break through the barriers in your path.
You can expect me to help you think outside the box, challenge limiting beliefs, and overcome counterproductive patterns. Together, we’ll craft creative solutions, align your goals with your values, and transform your vision into meaningful, lasting results.
Testimonials
“I feel like a completely whole new person. I feel like I was spiraling out for so long, just so completely lost. So to feel even a shred of confidence and excitement moving forward means the absolute world. Working with Lauren has transformed everything in my life. EVERYTHING. Invaluable.” – Gina
“Working with Lauren completely changed my life and the path/direction of it. You gave me the space to really step into my authenticity, unapologetically, and go forward with that in every aspect of life: career, parenthood, whatever comes next. The way I do things doesn’t have to be the way society does things, and that’s a-ok. I really feel like you were divinely placed in my life at the perfect moment. Oh … goosebumps. I’m so grateful for you and for our time together. Thank you so much!!” – Mary-Pat
“This was my first time talking to someone who really understood where I wanted to go and motivated me to start making the mindset and tangible changes that would propel me towards reaching my goals. We talked about how following your heart will open up the right doors. I love this idea and it has helped me work through the harder parts of following my heart such as quitting my job and getting out of my comfort zone.” – Danielle
“My biggest takeaway from working with Lauren was the ability to see my future unfold effortlessly once I got out of my own way and stopped letting fear control my life. I now know that my dream life is do-able, I do not need to live in someone else’s version of “success.” I learned to set boundaries and to live by my own moral compass. If you need someone to help you take the first steps you will never be in better hands. Lauren will guide you along your journey in the most inspiring and helpful ways. Step up your game by investing in one thing that really matters, yourself!” – Kate
“Lauren’s coaching sessions have taken me from feeling like I am all over the place to a more focused and confident place. The ideas are in you and Lauren helps bring them out and talk through exactly what it is you are looking for. Her check-ins kept me accountable and responsible, which I really appreciated. After every session I was excited to work on what Lauren’s tasks were and I always left feeling positive in what we had discussed. Lauren is a wealth of knowledge and I highly recommend her coaching sessions for anyone that is feeling a bit lost.” – Becca
“Before working with Lauren I was hoping my problems would solve themselves but (surprise!) they didn’t. I had been feeling stuck for about a year, and in just a few sessions with Lauren I was able to take action and move forward.I look back at who I was before Coaching and I’m overcome with gratitude for having moved out of that stuck place with her help. I’m SO glad I worked with Lauren, it was just what I needed and truly changed my life. An investment in yourself will ALWAYS come back to you in one way or another.” – Natalia
“I’ve had a complete shift in mindset over the past months. When we started I felt so ‘stuck’ and I knew I wanted and needed a change. Lauren helped me make it happen. I wake up feeling positive instead of negative about the day. I can say that I am happy and have so much to look forward to instead of being consumed by all the negative and defeating thoughts that were really holding me back.” – Dawn D.
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“Without Lauren and Ama La Vida there’s no telling where I would be right now. I am so glad that I was able to work with her and she is an incredible teacher, motivator, mentor, and overall understanding and compassionate person. This experience with Lauren was not only pivotal in helping me find a new professional career in consulting, but was also instrumental in changing the way I viewed myself. I was never confident in my skills, experience, or even understanding the correct route to pursue new opportunities. Lauren worked with me to identify the strengths in myself and how those aligned with my core interests and possible future goals. She helped me become more confident in myself and my skills and then took me through a great process of leveraging those skills in my updated resume, cover letters, LinkedIn profile, and even in the way I spoke about myself and my past experiences. I’ve never felt more confident going through the interview process and that was all thanks to the preparation I had done with Lauren. She made me feel inspired and accomplished through all of the work I was putting in. Long story short, I ended up receiving a consulting offer and couldn’t be more thrilled!” – Elliot B.
